With its proximity to the Baltic Sea and abundance of local farms, Stockholm is ripe with fresh ingredients. It’s no wonder, then, that it’s home to many top-notch gastronomic destinations that specialize not only in traditional Swedish cuisine but also in seafood and vegetarian fare. We’ve assembled a list of must-try Stockholm restaurants—ranging from modern and chic to traditional and rustic—that offer both first-rate ambience and stellar cuisine.

Operakällaren

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Operakällaren first opened in 1787 in the brand-new opera house built by King Gustaf III. The restaurant has since been rebuilt and renovated several times over, but its rich history still permeates the space through both the gilded, art-filled interiors and the haute menu. Michelin issued Operakällaren its highest decor designation, five red couvert symbols, as well as a star for its menu. Operahuset, Karl XII Torg; operakallaren.se

Gastrologik

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Gastrologik’s crisp white interiors pair well with its minimal yet imaginative tasting menu. Like several other establishments on our list, this Michelin-starred restaurant prides itself on local and flavorful ingredients, including seasonal produce, rare cuts of meat, and fresh seafood. Artillerigatan 14; gastrologik.se

Le Rouge

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With its rich upholstery and vintage-inspired light fixtures and decor, this chic brasserie will have you feeling as if you’ve stepped back in time to fin de siècle Paris. The menu consists of traditional French dishes with a rustic Italian flair and includes such items as dry-aged entrecôte, seared trout, and lightly cured salmon. Brunnsgränd 2–4; lerouge.se

This intimate, 23-seat culinary destination—named after its chef, Björn Frantzén—is located on Stockholm’s Stadsholmen Island and is a top choice for vegetarian foodies. A two-Michelin-star restaurant, Frantzén showcases high-quality produce from around the world through a range of inventive dishes. Lilla Nygatan 21; restaurantfrantzen.com

Located on the ground floor of Stockholm’s famed Grand Hotel, Mathias Dahlgren has a menu rooted in fresh produce sourced from Sweden and across the globe. Available as a tasting menu or à la carte, the restaurant’s offerings change daily. Södra Blasieholmshamnen 6; mdghs.com

Wedholms Fisk

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For fresh seafood and posh decor, head to Wedholms Fisk. This elegant culinary hot spot, opened in 1985, specializes in classic French and Swedish dishes, including Dover sole meunière and fricassee in Champagne sauce. Nybrokajen 17; wedholmsfisk.se

AG

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Carnivores, this one’s for you. Serving up some of Sweden’s finest porterhouse, club steak, and entrecôte, AG tenderizes all of its meat on-site, pairing it with locally produced ingredients. The restaurant is located in a former silver factory, and the current decor—from tile walls to a cement floor—speaks to its industrial roots. Kronobergsgatan 37; restaurangag.se

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